"Mercury, which has been retrograde since April 26, will pass between Earth and Sun on May 7, 2003, in a rare astronomic event that occurs only a dozen times in a century. We will be treated or maybe a better word "subjected" to both an astronomical and astrological event on the morning of May 7, 2003." Art Gianfermo
I encourage you to read Art's stunning article and his massive insights into this rare event. Log on to, Mercury Transits Sun and Black Hole Eurydice: May 7th , 2003